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W343 GAG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 GAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose with corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose with corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid top up (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 69,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,647 miles

near side front tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre aged and worn close to the legal limits

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside front tyre aged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,285 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre aged and worn close to the legal limits

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside front tyre aged

Offside rear tyre aged and worn to the legal limits of 1.6mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,498 miles

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W343 GAG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W343 GAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W343 GAG registered?

W343 GAG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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